Marinda Goff autograph book from the Utah Territorial Penitentiary bulk 1886-1887 approximately 1886-1887

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Marinda Goff autograph book from the Utah Territorial Penitentiary bulk 1886-1887 approximately 1886-1887

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Contains autographs and personal notes written by various male LDS Church members and leaders convicted and incarcerated for polygamy, a violation of the Edmunds Act, at the Utah Territory Prison; also includes autographs and notes from friends, family members, and Church leaders from West Jordon, Utah Territory, where Marinda and Hyrum Goff resided; the last autograph and note was written as testimonial in 1900. The book contains testimonials, affirmation of LDS Church doctrine regarding polygamy, expressions of familial support, poetry regarding polygamy and expressions of sympathy for Marinda Goff and her children, while her husband, Hyrum, was imprisoned. Notes contain mostly blank verse poetry, and include entries from family members, and from Lorenzo Snow, Joseph F. Smith, George Q. Cannon, Rudger Clawson, and other prominent LDS figures.

30 leaves; (0.04 linear ft.)

eng,

L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6341424

L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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